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Mayor urges permitting reforms, cites Coastal Commission approval for second-story housing and vacancy concerns
Summary
The mayor said city staff are working to reduce permitting delays and modernize parking and design-review rules; he noted Coastal Commission approval for second-story housing in commercial zones that could yield 300–400 units and set a goal of 30-day plan-check turnaround by April 15, 2025
The mayor of Laguna Beach said the city is pursuing regulatory and staffing changes to speed permitting, reduce storefront vacancies and enable new housing options in commercial areas.
He described one local small-business case in which the city's code initially required 27 parking spaces and was later reduced to 14 — requirements the mayor said were impossible on a small lot and led to a three-year approval process for the business. The mayor said Laguna Beach has an 8.3%…
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